What are dental glass hybrids?
Glass hybrids are fluoroaluminosilicate glasses reinforced with a second smaller, more reactive silicate particle. This composition provides better control of setting reaction and enhanced mechanical properties.
Glass hybrids for restorative dentistry, like EQUIA Forte HT from GC, use a unique polyacrylic acid with a high molecular weight to achieve superior mechanical properties and improved handling.According to GC, dentists placed more than 15 million glass hybrid restorations in Europe as of 2021. Keep reading to find out why so many dentists are switching.
EQUIA Forte HT procedure time breakdown:
- Mixing time: 10 seconds
- Time of initial extrusion after mixing: 10 seconds (max)
- Working time: 1 minute 30 seconds at 23oC
- Net setting time: 2 minutes 30 seconds at 37oC
- Finishing time: 2 minutes 30 seconds from the start of mixing at 37oC
- VLC curing time for EQUIA Forte Coat: 20 seconds
EQUIA Forte HT is the ultimate biomimetic restorative material. I’ve used GC glass ionomers for twenty years and with its unbeaten track record, we now have a unique hybrid version with intelligent particle chemistry.
It’s my number one choice for posterior foundations such as cores for indirect crowns and as a dentine substitute under direct composites. It’s easy to handle, use, adapt and sculpt, making placement simple with great results.
EQUIA Forte HT is the ultimate biomimetic restorative material. I’ve used GC glass ionomers for twenty years and with its unbeaten track record, we now have a unique hybrid version with intelligent particle chemistry.
It’s my number one choice for posterior foundations such as cores for indirect crowns and as a dentine substitute under direct composites. It’s easy to handle, use, adapt and sculpt, making placement simple with great results.
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